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Electric vehicles replace horses in Jordan's ancient city of Petra

This ancient capital is looking to modern technology to improve animal welfare, increase accessibility and prevent the World Heritage Site from being damaged.

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French quadruple amputee begins attempt to cross world's highest lake

Paralympian quadruple amputee Theo Curin begins his challenge to swim 122 kilometres across the world's highest navigable lake to raise awareness of environmental pollution.

Mobility

US government sues Uber for charging disabled people unfair fees

The app allegedly charged disabled people for waiting time incurred while they got into its vehicles. Uber says it refunded all affected passengers who asked to be paid back.

Scenes

The inventor changing attitudes towards people with disabilities

In partnership with Media City

"I realised that my life would be much easier if my computer would be able to talk for me.”

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World

"Neither the wheelchair nor my disability has ever determined who I am" - Teresa Perales

Teresa Perales has regularly defied the odds to become Spain's most decorated Paralympian. After winning a prestigious Princess of Asturias Award, she tells us how she has managed to succeed, how she manages her work-life balance and why she chose to swim.

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Hollie Murphy, the coach training Dubai’s heroes for a future without limitations

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Meet Hollie Murphy, the founder of ‘Heroes of Hope’, a not-for-profit group developing sporting, social and interpersonal skills for people of determination in Dubai and across the UAE.

Culture news

At Denmark’s Human Library, you can read people like a book

The Human Library invites people to 'publish' their story in 30 minute conversations with 'readers'.

Travel News

Will personal wheelchairs soon be allowed as seats on planes?

Flying can be a stressful experience for wheelchair users but that could soon change with the results of this new study.

Smart Regions

ERMIS II - the project helping people with reduced mobility enjoy the beach

In partnership with the European Commission

Thanks to a European project, people with reduced mobility in Cyprus and in Greece can enjoy the sea as many beaches are now equipped with wheelchair ramps, devices to get them into the water and much more.

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Paralympian and musician: Manami Ito, Japan's show-stealing violinist

Haunting notes stream from Manami Ito's violin as she gracefully draws her bow back and forth, clasping it with her specially designed prosthetic arm

Health news

Tokyo Paralympics putting Japan’s accessibility issues in spotlight

Activists have welcomed the progress made on accessibility and inclusion issues but warn that there is still a long way to go in changing attitudes towards disabled people in Japan.

Work

These robots are making the workplace more inclusive for humans

At Tokyo’s new Dawn café, robots whizz around taking orders. But rather than AI, they are powered by humans thousands of kilometres away.

Tech News

Here's how EA is making gaming more inclusive of disabilities

EA said it would no longer sue developers for using five accessibility innovations it patented, effectively making them free to use.

Conscious Travel

Why has this braille railing in Naples gone viral?

Images of the engraved railing have prompted further calls for historical destinations to improve the experiences of visitors with disabilities.

Mobility

VR gives kids with disabilities a front row seat to the Olympic Games

While stadia are empty of spectators, Tokyo 2020 is making sure everyone is included in the Olympic experience through virtual reality.

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Cafe staffed with robots opens in Tokyo

Customers at a new cafe in Tokyo give their orders, not to a person, but to a robot.

World

José Sayovo, Angola's gold-winning Paralympic athlete and pride

In partnership with Governo de Angola

José Sayovo is an international icon and a source of pride in Angola. He is the first Angolan paralympic athlete to have won several medals at the paralympic games. He received three golds in Athens in 2004 and has an extremely successful sporting career.

Germany

German police arrest disability hospital worker over four deaths

The four victims were found dead in separate hospital wards by police on Wednesday night. A fifth resident was seriously injured.

Business Planet

Fashion for wheelchair users: a social enterprise doing good business

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to Slovenia to see why one startup is not only out to make money it is also on a mission to make a difference.

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Harmonious and inclusive society: Paralympian Aki Taguchi takes aim at a new target

Partner content presented by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

While the global coronavirus pandemic forced the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 to be postponed to 2021, one notable first that will occur this summer is that Tokyo will be the first city to host the Paralympic Summer Games a second time.